adj. of or pertaining to milk, resembling milk; of the tiny vessels that transport chyle from the intestinal tract to the thoracic duct (Anatomy)

n. any of a number of tiny lymphatic vessels that transport chyle from the intestinal tract to the thoracic duct (Anatomy)

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Noun
1. any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
(hypernym) lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel

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Adjective
1. relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk; "lacteal fluids"; "lacteal organs"
(pertainym) milk

adj. lacteal, of or pertaining to milk, resembling milk; of the tiny vessels that transport chyle from the intestinal tract to the thoracic duct (Anatomy)

(n.)
One of the lymphatic vessels which convey chyle from the small intestine through the mesenteric glands to the thoracic duct; a chyliferous vessel.
  

(a.)
Pertaining to, or resembling, milk; milky; as, the lacteal fluid.
  

(a.)
Pertaining to, or containing, chyle; as, the lacteal vessels.